Helpdesk Specialist II

Trace Systems Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a Helpdesk Specialist II to provide Tier 1 technical support at Shaw AFB, SC. Responsibilities include resolving hardware/software issues and managing user accounts. The ideal candidate must hold a US Government Secret clearance, be a US citizen, and possess IAT Level 2 certification. This position is pending contract award, and candidates with 2+ years of IT Help Desk Support experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active, in‑scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
• DoDM 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support for client hardware and software issues.
• Create and manage organizational and user accounts and privileges.
• Coordinate and escalate tickets to functional areas for support.

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field

2+ years’ IT Help Desk Support experience

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Helpdesk Specialist II

Location: Shaw AFB, SC

This position is pending contract award.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support (performing initial trouble ticket/call prioritization, diagnosis, analysis and troubleshooting and resolution of basic client hardware and software issues);
• Provide Tier 1 hands‑on support to users on the AOC/CAOC floor;
• Provide solutions over the phone or remotely when feasible, and coordinate with and escalate tickets to back shops/other functional areas for support and resolution when required;
• Follow‑up with end‑users on status, and verify problem resolution prior to trouble ticket closure;
• Create and manage organizational and user accounts and assign, modify, and delete passwords and user privileges IAW AFCENT guidance;
• Manage SIPR PKI program;
• Coordinate on Firewall Exemption Requests (FERs)/Bluecoat Exemption Requests (BERs);
• Maintain the CFP status display systems to remotely monitor and track status of all systems, networks and connections, including internal and external links and circuits;
• Serve as focal point for ASIs and time change order/item (e.g., NOTAMs, TCTOs, TCNO, MTO, CCO and CTO) management, processing, tracking and status reporting across all network enclaves;
• Maintain status tracking applications/tools; create, update, and coordinate status reports and presentation slides (i.e., COMSTATs, SITREP, etc.); and brief AFCENT leadership to provide situational awareness on outages/failures;
• Add, move and change client hardware and software to meet end user data, voice, mobile, and video needs;
• Provide system support to clients operating on the network/domain;
• Configure client level software, modify software configuration, and perform basic configuration management functions;
• Ensure notification of unit Equipment Custodian of any hardware relocation and equipment problems; Install equipment IAW AFCENT and SPIN-C directives;
• Assist with installing, testing, and accepting new systems according to the terms of the purchase contract and instructions;
• Periodically review the organization's needs for computer resources and validate computer equipment requirements;
• Promote user awareness concerning unauthorized or illegal use of computer hardware and software;
• Implement client workstation software patches, security fixes, and service releases according to local instructions;
• Perform e‑mail management and assist users with creating PSTs and moving official emails to electronic file plans; Assist with the tracking and management of OEM/COTS licenses, warranties, service level agreements renewals for client equipment and software; and
• Support O&M of deployable communications suites (e.g., Executive Communication Kits (ECK), including equipment set‑up, tear‑down, troubleshooting);
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in‑scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• DoDM 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher.

General Experience

• Responding to help desk tickets and resolving technical issues for hardware, software, and network systems.
• Providing support for operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and common software applications.
• Diagnosing and resolving connectivity problems, including LAN/WAN and VPN issues.
• Assisting end‑users with system logins, password resets and account management.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field; or 2+ years’ IT Help Desk Support experience, and 2+ years’ of experience in computer/IT hardware support (experience may be concurrent).

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad—whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life‑cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading‑edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.